We are recruiting a Social Media Executive to join the Content team in Manchester.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating compelling content across MCFC’s social media accounts to grow and engage the fan-base. They must also ensure MCFC is best in class on social media across a range of metrics.
Key tasks include:
Writing and curating content for the MCFC website
Producing live coverage of high profile events across multiple social accounts and digital platforms
Driving performance in order to meet social media KPIs on growth and engagement
Keeping MCFC at the leading edge of content ideation and production
Providing best practice guidance on social media to the wider business
We are looking for a candidate who has a strong knowledge of a range of social media platforms and is comfortable and competent in using them effectively. Strong written skills are essential, being able to confidently produce content from a 140 character tweet to full website features. Applicants must have the ability to thrive and succeed in high pressure publishing situations and be highly creative, innovative and be able to appeal to a diverse audience. Proven professional social media experience for a sports related brand or media outlet is essential, along with experience working with a range of social media accounts publishing to large audiences and producing content to varying length and type.
If you feel you have the necessary qualities for this exciting new role please submit a covering letter and current CV to jobs@cityfootball.com quoting vacancy reference PH-624-20141105.
Closing date: 15th November 2015
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and welcomes all applications from people who meet the requirements of the job description.
As a member of the Two Ticks scheme, we are proud to show our commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone. We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.
Proposed start date: ASAP
Due to the large volume of expected applications we will only be able to contact those short-listed for interviews.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to jobs@cityfootball.com